People in Gaza remain trapped under deteriorating conditions and only sporadic communication with the outside world as Israel continues a relentless volley of retaliatory airstrikes against the Palestinian territory. CBC spoke to some of those trying to survive inside and family members watching anxiously from outside.
White phosphorous is a waxy material that burns easily, igniting when it's exposed to air. According to Human Rights Watch, its use in densely populated areas “puts civilians at risk of serious and long-term injuries.” Israel denies knowledge of weapons in Gaza containing the material.